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Pronunciation: [kɹˈe͡ɪɡ] (IPA)

Craig is a name of Scottish origin meaning "rocky hill". There are several synonyms for this name including Crag, Kreig, Kreg, and Kraig. Crag is the closest synonym to Craig, and it also means "rocky hill". Kreig is a German name that means "warrior" or "fighter", and Kreg is a Dutch name that means "craftsman". Kraig is a Welsh name that means "dweller at the rocks". Other variations of the name include Craigie, Kray, and Krayne. Regardless of which synonym one chooses, the name will always convey the strength and ruggedness associated with a rocky hill.
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Margaret Williamson was the illegitimate child of Adam Hunter, by the daughter of Elspet Craig, who died in giving birth to the infant; and it was to gratify the prejudices of Janet Hunter, who refused to bring up the child on any other condition, that the parentage had been so industriously concealed.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton
Of this experiment he has written an history, '72. Mr. Craig has edited several journals and contributed largely to Radical and co-operative literature.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
Do you mark that tall Craig near the summit; you will find one of us there, and he will lead you to our camping place.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
G. A. Henty

Famous quotes with Craig

  • The reason I went for Jenny Craig is I thought, Maybe I'm not the only one who has stupid reasons for getting fat.
    Kirstie Alley
  • Since I was 12 or 13, I have been taking movie meetings finding a project right for me because I wanted to try it. Craig gave us the script - it was set in Wales, it is really British humour. I just loved it.
    Charlotte Church
  • I'm quite looking forward to the fact that people know me as Richard rather than Craig.
    Richard Fleeshman
  • It was great as an actor to be given the story line I was given but I didn't expect Craig to stay so it was a lovely twist when I found out they'd decided to keep him.
    Richard Fleeshman
  • Craig Nelson who is an actor and is in a show called Coach in the United States. We began to do some improvisational stuff and we used to get laughs and things.
    Barry Levinson

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